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V41 GPV

2000 Ford Cougar

Silver Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,693 mi
Last recorded57,693 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Cougar82,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV41 GPV
MakeFord
ModelCougar
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 57,693 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT SCORING

Fail 8 Feb 2011 57,685 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT SCORING

Pass 15 Feb 2010 53,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 41,273 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 32,680 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 32,095 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 30,922 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Cougar?

Based on 152,057 MOT tests across 13,390 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,383
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
13,390
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,699
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,462
position lamp(s) not working 9,511
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,919
parking brake recording little or no effort 5,673
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V41 GPV is a 2000 Ford Cougar in Silver with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2000 Ford Cougar models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 82,058 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Cougar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,699 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V41 GPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Cougar typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Ford Cougar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V41 GPV registered?

V41 GPV is a 2000 Ford Cougar, first registered on 4 February 2000.

Is V41 GPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V41 GPV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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